New Director Appointed at Hyderabad’s MNJ Cancer Hospital

Quick Summary

• Joseph Benjamen has been appointed as the in-charge director of Mehdi Nawaz Jung institute of Oncology and Regional Cancer Center, Hyderabad.
• The appointment order was issued by Health Secretary Christina Z. Chongthu.
• Dr. Benjamen will succeed M.Srinivasulu, who had been serving as the director since March 2024.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The appointment of Joseph Benjamen to one of Hyderabad’s foremost cancer treatment centers marks a significant leadership change.Given the importance of the Mehdi Nawaz Jung Institute in providing specialized oncology care, continuity in strategic planning and patient services remains crucial during this transition. Stakeholders may hope for sustained improvements under Dr.Benjamen’s directorship following his predecessor’s tenure since March 2024.

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